US Bridges

Rockside RD CR 53 over W&le Rr/N&s Rr/Access RD

Fair

Cuyahoga County, Ohio · At Broadway Road · Structure no. 1832042

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
716 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,713
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockside RD CR 53 over W&le Rr/N&s Rr/Access RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockside RD CR 53 over W&le Rr/N&s Rr/Access RD in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,713 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,810 by 2035. The structure is 716 ft (218.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRockside RD CR 53
CrossesW&le Rr/N&s Rr/Access RD
LocationAt Broadway Road
RouteCity Street 14583
CountyCuyahoga County
StateOhio
Coordinates41.40209, -81.55653
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length716 ft (218.1 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,713 (2015)
Projected traffic21,810 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockside RD CR 53 over W&le Rr/N&s Rr/Access RD built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockside RD CR 53 over W&le Rr/N&s Rr/Access RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Rockside RD CR 53 over W&le Rr/N&s Rr/Access RD carry?

About 15,713 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rockside RD CR 53 over W&le Rr/N&s Rr/Access RD?

The structure is 716 ft (218.1 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Rockside RD CR 53 over W&le Rr/N&s Rr/Access RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.